Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
6+ years of experience in transportation operations, with 4+ years in a supervisory role.
Knowledge of bus operations procedures and safety protocols essential.
Experience with labor agreements and union negotiations required.
Ability to perform under tight deadlines and adverse conditions.
Responsibilities
Manage the overall operations of the garage efficiently and cost-effectively.
Prepare and maintain adherence to the operational budget.
Supervise and manage staffing needs for the branch.
Foster a customer-focused team environment among employees.
Ensure compliance with labor agreements and work rules.
Make recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and terminations.
Respond to emergencies and major incidents on a 24-hour basis.
Benefits
Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program is mandatory.
Position identified as safety-sensitive, requiring compliance with safety training.
Opportunity to represent the Authority at community meetings.
Full Job Description
Job Description
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bus Transportation Administration
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. Six years of progressively responsible experience in core transportation operations, four years in a supervisory capacity. Must have knowledge of the Authority's bus operations procedures, rolling stock equipment, work equipment, emergency and safety procedures and service equipment. Must have demonstrated ability to perform well given tight deadlines, extreme pressure and adverse conditions. Knowledge of Labor Agreement and experience dealing with union representatives required. In lieu of a degree, directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants' knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.
SUMMARY
Bus Transportation Administration
Directly responsible for the cost effective and efficient operation of an operating garage. Directs, plans, budgets, and manages all transportation activities related to garage's operation. Directs the scheduling of daily transportation operations and ensures compliance with operating policies, regulations, labor agreement and work rules. Prepares reports on operational activities and incidents. Will act as liaison with the Maintenance Superintendent to ensure that a reliable bus fleet is provided for services. On twenty-four (24) hour basis, he/she will be required to respond and assume command during emergencies or major incidents. Will represent the Authority at community meetings. Supervises and coordinates activities of Supt. of Transportation.
This position has been identified as having responsibility for transit safety oversight at MARTA and is required to comply with the training requirements identified in the Authority's Agency Safety Plan. Training requirements must be completed within 3 years of employment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Bus Transportation Administration
1. Manages overall work goals and activities.
2. Prepares, administers and maintains adherence to budget.
3. Maintains staffing and supervises employees as appropriate to needs of branch.
4. Creates and maintains a consistent quality and customer focused team orientation among subordinate employees which supports the division's mission.
5. Ensures proper adherence to the labor agreement and various work rules.
6. Suggests recommendations as to hiring, terminations, advancement or promotions.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Bus Transportation Administration
Directly supervises a staff of approximately 500 transportation employees (superintendents, dispatchers and operators).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
On 24-hour basis, required to respond and assume command during emergencies or major incidents.
MARTA is a Drug Free Workplace. Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program is a condition of employment. Failure to adhere to MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program will result in termination. Every MARTA employee is responsible for reading and observing the requirements of the Drug & Alcohol policy. This position has been identified as SAFETY SENSITIVE.
